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OBD
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by OBD Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:42 pm
Hi all
Planning on buying a small 9.9 evinrude in the 1980's, its been tuned up, winterized and really well maintained by the shop. Anyone have bad/good experiences with them?
Thanks in advance,
Nodie
joco
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Posts: 7652 Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2003 9:02 pmLocation: ottawa/hull
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by joco Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:10 pm
hi nodie.
i got a 6hp evinrude 1976.........and its my best motor..smooth and very reliable.
father got a 15 and a 20 hp in the 80,s very reliable.
if its in good shape and been take care..it should be a charm.
but hey you never no.used is used.....
good luck on your purchase..if you do go for it.
joco
Coyote
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Posts: 550 Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 6:26 pmLocation: Orleans,Ontario
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by Coyote Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:11 pm
I have a 15hp, mid 80's and it works great starts 2 pull. Now watch something happen to it
slop
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Posts: 1649 Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2004 1:36 pmLocation: Fisheries Management Zone 18
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by slop Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:28 pm
Nodie, this sounds like it could be a good deal and if it is, i would proceed. Growing up in the 70's -80's those engines were the best hands down(or atleast i thought they were
) You still see lotsa them around so that may tell ya something
Let us know if your gonna be a proud papa!
OBD
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by OBD Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:36 pm
Thanks for the advice guys, the motor comes with a warranty for a month, should be fine! Now just need the lily pads
joco
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Posts: 7652 Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2003 9:02 pmLocation: ottawa/hull
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by joco Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:38 pm
hi nodie.
i hope your warranty dont start today.......
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hope it will be one month in open water time..
OBD
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by OBD Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:44 pm
Of course joco
Going to see it saturday and will put a down payment till may! Can't wait
Just need to find a small trolling motor now
Nod
joco
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by joco Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:50 pm
Good.
that 9/9 might be small anaught to troll....
mabe a little electric motor for some croosing around even slower..
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joco
OBD
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by OBD Thu Mar 01, 2007 6:52 pm
Yeah looking around to see if I can find a small minn kota or something
Scumking
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Posts: 631 Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:27 amLocation: St Bruno,QC
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by Scumking Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:42 pm
Nodie, I had my 81 Johnson,samething for 23 years.Took good care of it and it was ausome
.Great Motors
Ron
Bruin
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Posts: 465 Joined: Tue Dec 07, 2004 1:03 amLocation: Sault Ste Marie
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by Bruin Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:41 pm
Just need to find a small trolling motor now 
